This anthology definitely has an innocent made-for-TV/ straight-to-DVD vibe to it, and seems like a good introduction to horror for a younger audience. The scripting, acting, production quality, and practical effects fall several steps below the Goosebumps TV show that aired on Nickelodeon, if that gives you an idea.
Plain and simple, Forces of Horror doesn't offer any legitimately horrifying experiences. But it does have some interesting ideas that would probably do well if taken on by a crew with a much larger budget and higher production value. It's got a sort of labor-of-love charm to it that is most likely the film's only saving grace.
My goodness, the audio mixing is utterly terrible! Mostly in 'The Jones" segment. It'll be fine as long as the actors are only talking, but the minute a scream comes out it resounds through the room with a piercing howl. You don't want the volume turned up too high for this one, trust me. That said, if you don't have it turned up then you might not hear everything. At times, especially during the opening scene, the volume is way too low.
Libby:
The wraparound. Struggling to adjust to her new adopted family, Libby begins seeing a therapist, conveying to him 4 recurring nightmares.
Revelations:
They've adopted a "Reaper," and she must get what she wants, or else.
The Jones:
Tensions rise between two families of zombies when the law dictates whose non-zombie children get eaten and when.
Rawhead:
A young girl must contend with "Rawhead," the monster in her closet.
The Origin of Species:
When their car breaks down, a father and his daughter seek help from the locals, and get a bit more than they bargained for.
